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About the OAA

Founded in 1889, the Ontario Association of Architects protects the public interest by regulating the practice of architecture in the province. It licenses Architects and Licensed Technologists, upholds rigorous qualification standards, and supports continuous professional development to help ensure its members create safe, accessible, and functional buildings that meet the needs of sustainable, vibrant, and resilient communities.

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OAA Directory

The OAA Directory lists Architects, Licensed Technologists, Interns, Students, and others affiliated with the OAA, along with any discipline history. Whether you are looking to confirm an individual’s status or seeking a practice to work on a project, click the button below.

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Council Elections are Coming!
To learn more about the nomination process, see the link below. Nominations open on October 5.
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NOW Lecture Coming To Ottawa!
The OAA's 2026 NOW Lecture is heading  to Ottawa on Thursday, November 5, at the National Arts Centre. The evening features a talk from Juxta Architects, winner of this year's Best Emerging Practice Award.
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2027 Call for Presenters - OAA Webinar Series
The OAA is currently seeking presenters for the Winter and Spring sessions of its ConEd Webinar Series. Submit your proposal by Friday, October 23, 2026.
 

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Key Resources

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Continuing Education
Learn about the OAA's Continuing Education Program, as well as check out current learning opportunities.
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Information for the Public
The Public Resources page is a portal that makes it easy for anyone to learn more about how to get involved in the field of architecture.
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Practice Support 
Important reference material and services Architects and Licensed Technologists should have at their fingertips.

Practice Highlights

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Managing Tariff-Related Risks on Design/Construction Projects
Since early 2025, trade measures between Canada and the United States have created uncertainty for the design and construction industry.
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Amendments to the Building Code and the OAA's Response
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing made amendments to Ontario’s Building Code and the Building Code Act on topics such as four-storey townhouses, addressing errata, extension of temporary health, and residential exemptions.
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Planning Act Amendments Affect Additional Residential Units  
Ontario recently brought into force amendments to Ontario Regulation O.Reg. 299/19 Additional Residential Units under the Planning Act. 
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Indigenous House: Merging Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Western Knowledge
Educational Sessions
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Online
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2026-2028

2026/Oct/01

TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Description The University of Toronto Scarborough's Indigenous House is its first landmark buildings to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action...

Reconstructing the Vale of Cashmere
Educational Sessions
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Online
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2026-2028

2026/Oct/07

TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Description Prospect Park, in Brooklyn, NY is Olmsted & Vaux’s second masterpiece following Central Park, and is on the US National Register of Historic Places. The Vale...

Elevating Cultural Heritage Through Craft And Storytelling
Educational Sessions
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Online
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2026-2028

2026/Oct/08

TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Description What does it mean to weave collective narratives into built heritage? How can the discourses of adaptive-reuse, urban-scale renewal, and material circularity...

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Intermediate Technologist
Employment Opportunities
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Toronto

Practice Name: ABBARCH Architecture Inc.

Location: Toronto

Publish Date: 2026/Sep/18

Regulatory Coordinator
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Brampton

Practice Name: City of Brampton

Location: Brampton

Publish Date: 2026/Sep/16

Senior Architect (Major Aviati...
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Toronto

Practice Name: WW+P Architects and Planners Inc.

Location: Toronto

Publish Date: 2026/Sep/15

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Latest Events
Adaptation Canada Conference 2026

2026/Sep/22

Adaptation Canada 2026 is Canada’s premier national conference on climate adaptation. From September 22 to 24, 2026 people and organizations from across sectors and regions will come together in...

Adaptation Canada 2026

2026/Sep/22

This event brings together over 1,000 delegates, 300 speakers, and 60+ sessions focused on advancing climate resilience across sectors and regions. It will take place September 22–24, 2026, at the...

Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI): Introducing WLI's Networking Build Your Circle

2026/Sep/23

WLI Toronto’s Build Your Circle (formerly Book Club Without the Books) returns this fall with a series of intimate networking sessions designed to connect emerging and established leaders from across...

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BlOAAg

Check out the OAA BlOAAg to view our 2026 Summer Sketches series.

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Events Calendar

Check out our events calendar for a wide array of online and in-person events. Also submit an event using our online form.

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OAA Contract Suite

Did you know the OAA offers free contracts for its members and the general public? These downloadable standardized contracts make it easier for all to enter into fair, balanced business relationships.

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